Network Engineer

Network Systems Engineer
3+ months contract to start with, possibility of further extension
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid M/W/TH)
Pay Range: $55/h - $65/h on W2, DOE

As a Network Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in our Corporate Engineering team, reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate Engineering. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your previous experience to anticipate challenges, plan for the unexpected, and proactively mature our network and systems services to meet the evolving needs of the business. We're seeking a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong communication skills, and is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in network infrastructure. As a proven engineer, you create a following and an environment that enables your peers to do their best work.

If you're a candidate who is passionate about staying ahead of the curve, ensuring seamless
connectivity and reliability, building a vision of what could be, cultivating relationships, and
developing the skills and talents of others, then you may be the ideal person for this position.

Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient network and systems solutions to
support the company's business objectives. We have a cloud-first mentality, but still
support some on-premises technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess network requirements and develop
strategic plans and documents for network and systems infrastructure enhancements.
Proactively identify and address network performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and
emerging technologies to ensure optimal network reliability and security.
Support network and systems-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new
deployments, from conception to completion.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network systems
diagrams, configuration details, and standard operating procedures.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the network engineering
team.
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in
networking and security.
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to network and systems-related incidents and
outages as needed.
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement new
technologies and solutions.
Job Description - Network Engineer
Educate and provide CEIT leadership with the requirements to address gaps leading to
overall network and systems resiliency.

Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in network and/or systems engineering roles, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level networks and systems.

• Expertise in routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, SD-WAN, and VPN technologies. Experience supporting a Tailscale mesh is a plus!
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba networking equipment and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure access controls.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools, such as Logic Monitor and Netbox.
• Experience with on-premise and cloud technologies, including AWS and vSphere.
• Experience with Terraform is a plus!
• Experience operating networks and the systems that support them.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.